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Kickapoo and Meskwaki Loom Beaded Charm Bags

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Kickapoo and Meskwaki Loom Beaded Charm Bags
early 20th century
lot of 2, includes:

a small bag identified as Kickapoo; beaded in cobalt, orange, greasy yellow, white, translucent green, and rose, length 6-3/4 inches x width 2-1/2 inches

a larger bag identified as Meskwaki, having Underwater Panther imagery and beaded with colors of pony trader blue, cobalt, red white-heart, pumpkin, white, and pea green, overall length 20 inches x width of bag 4 inches
The Ronny and Doris Smithee Collection, Oklahoma City
This lot is located in Chicago.

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Kickapoo and Meskwaki Loom Beaded Charm Bags

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Estimate $800-$1,200Apr 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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